Speaking & Media
Conference talks, podcast appearances, and discussions about modern web development, startup building, and nonprofit technology.
RedwoodJS London
July 2023
I discussed the process of building a startup from scratch and all the ups and downs that come with it
Composability Summit 2022, One framework to rule them all
June 2022
The perfect framework is not NextJS, but let's kick off with what is a framework and why Next has become so prevalent over Gatsby and others. We'll be diving through the third age of JavaScript Frameworks to understand what's the next trend in Composability.
Watch videoJamstack Conf, Jamstack for Good
November 2021
As more and more devs build on the Jamstack, good causes need the benefits of the modern web just as much as any other industry. 9% of Jamstack devs already work with nonprofits, but truly pushing the boundaries for modern good causes means new vertical tooling to build for their industry and devs coming together for good.
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Ep. #18, Consent Management with Christopher Burns
July 2025
In episode 18 of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride are joined by Christopher Burns to unpack the complexities of consent management and cookie banners. Discover how Christopher’s open source project, c15t, aims to simplify privacy compliance for developers, bridging the gap between legal requirements and practical implementation. This episode offers a fresh perspective on why consent is not just a legal burden, but a critical component of modern web development.
Listen to podcastHost of FSJam
October 2020 to June 2023
FSJam is a podcast for developers, designers and entrepreneurs about how to build products and tools for the modern web. Guests from around the web talk about technologies they use and build and how you can use them to build better full-stack applications.
Listen to podcastStartups Istanbul, How Everfund Helps Nonprofits Fundraise More Easily
November 2023
In this interview, Christopher explains how Everfund provides nonprofits and non-profits with an easy-to-use platform to manage all their fundraising operations in one place. This enables them to reduce manual work, consolidate data, and scale their fundraising through integrated payment processing, recurring donations, and more.
Listen to podcastJAMstack Radio - Ep. #107
Aug 2022
In episode 107 of JAMstack Radio, Brian Douglas speaks with Christopher Burns, CEO of Everfund. This conversation examines the intersection of nonprofits and technology, insights on no-code solutions nonprofits can use for interacting with donors, and lessons on building a headless SDK.
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